When building a masonry brick or thin stone veneer one of the areas that needs to be thought out are the electrical outlets and the outside lighting. When an exterior light mounts to the house behind the light is usually a block of wood commonly called a “light block”. Seems fitting enough. So what do…
We thought you would like to see the process of how an interior chimney with two Rumford fireplaces are built. After blocking up the cellar and then pouring concrete into the hearth area we begin by building up the chimney to the height of the hearth. The firebox floor and the top of the hearth…
Custom Stone Masonry in Massachusetts Our professional stone masonry services in Massachusetts can add elegance, beauty and character to your home in many ways. Long ago people relied on stone masonry to be structural. It was our foundations and in some cases the walls themselves. Today we mostly only build with stone in the yard…
Running a Massachusetts masonry company that specializes in Rumford Fireplaces and woodstoves is hard work and the rising cost of oil makes everything cost more money, squeezing pennies out of everyone. Finding ways to save money, especially on heating, is where many people of Massachusetts are turning. I happen to watch a lot of CNN…
Everything wears and tears with age. A building made of brick masonry is also not an exception. Over time the chemicals within brick and mortar break down. But, a homeowner in Massachusetts does not need to worry over these things, as long as he can opt for Massachusetts tuck pointing. It is a great method for…
As a homeowner, it is important to make sure your chimney is always in good working order for reasons of safety and stability. Not all chimney problems will present themselves as well as did on this chimney. This chimney was falling apart for years before the owner finally called us about it. Don’t wait until…
Are you having a chimney built in your home, or having one constructed as part of a brand new custom home? Perhaps you have an existing chimney that you feel may not be safe or is in need of a Massachusetts chimney repair. You may be curious about the basic components which comprise the anatomy…
As most everyone is aware, the surprise snow storm left a lot of people without power and without heat. Such a freak storm, one for the record books I suppose, dumping a heavy wet snow on us, and raking havoc with the power lines. So what are people to do when they have no power,…
It’s a sunny morning and you’re up early. You decide to grab your coffee and take a quick stroll around your homes’ exterior to look for signs of wear. You find nothing and are pleased until you turn the last corner of your home and stop abruptly in disbelief! There before you in the beautiful…
Are you building a house, addition or remodeling your home and slightly confused at what type of chimney to build? It is more complicated these days. Most people, when you mention the word chimney, automatically think “brick masonry”, but if you are at the design stage of your project, you might be getting some confusing…
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